Senior Electrical Engineer -- Energy & Industrial
About The Position
The Senior Electrical Engineer will apply and expand electrical engineering expertise on projects involving existing power plant retrofits, new generation installations, renewable energy, oil and gas facilities, and other industrial facilities. Working within project teams, the engineer will design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for new and existing plants; troubleshoot engineering issues; and contribute to power distribution designs and procurement specifications for major electrical equipment and installation services. The role includes coordinating system design to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements; preparing and reviewing drawings, calculations, studies, and reports; interfacing with vendors and clients; and independently reviewing engineering work. The engineer may mentor less experienced engineers and may travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 5 years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications or replacements at existing facilities.
- Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
- Experience with electrical system design, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, generators, motors, communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
- Experience performing calculations using ETAP and/or SKM.
- Technical knowledge of electrical power distribution equipment.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a supporting or lead engineering role.
- Experience reviewing other engineers' design calculations and drawings.
- Ability to earn a PE license is required if not already licensed.
- Must be able to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization; the company does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- An emphasis in power systems in the bachelor's degree program is preferred.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- A master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- A PE license is preferred.
- Interest in and effective use of emerging technology; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for new and existing power plants and industrial facilities.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical engineering issues.
- Develop power distribution designs and prepare specifications for major electrical equipment and related installation services.
- Assist project managers or project leads in delivering projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate system design activities to ensure installation and operation comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Prepare and review functional design drawings, including single-line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
- Prepare design-input documentation for drawing production and 3-D modeling.
- Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc-flash calculations.
- Coordinate with vendors on bills of material and equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations to clients.
- Prepare clear, concise technical reports and studies that meet client requirements and company formats.
- Independently review calculations and drawings prepared by others.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced engineers as needed.
- Develop professionally through peer learning and the company's Communities of Practice.
- Travel as needed to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit scholarship program.
- Employee discount program.
- Corporate charitable giving program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First professional licensure bonus.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
